Freelance Interior Design Assistant / Procurement Specialist

Business of Home; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Business of Home is seeking a proactive Freelance Interior Design Assistant in New York to support procurement, project administration, and creative workflow. The role suits someone who thrives working independently and can jump into studio operations with minimal onboarding.

You will place purchase orders, track lead times, manage vendor communications, assemble client decks, mood boards, and assist with drafting and Photoshop edits to verify plans and finishes.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in high-end design workflows.

Responsibilities

• Procurement & Tracking: Place purchase orders, manage vendor correspondence, and track lead times/deliveries for ongoing projects.
• Daily Project Admin: Lead day-to-day follow-ups with trades, showrooms, and vendors; manage email correspondence and organize project files.
• Sourcing & Sample Management: Request, compile, and organize physical material samples and finish options.
• Presentations: Assemble client presentation decks, mood boards, and scheme boards.
• Digital Editing & Drafting: Perform basic Photoshop adjustments and review floor plans/elevations to verify dimensions and specifications.

Job description

We are seeking a proactive, highly organized Freelance Interior Design Assistant to cover key procurement, administrative, and creative support duties. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in high-end design workflows, works well independently, and can jump right into ongoing studio operations with minimal onboarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement & Tracking: Place purchase orders, manage vendor correspondence, and track lead times/deliveries for ongoing projects.
• Daily Project Admin: Lead day-to-day follow-ups with trades, showrooms, and vendors; manage email correspondence and organize project files.
• Sourcing & Sample Management: Request, compile, and organize physical material samples and finish options.
• Presentations: Assemble client presentation decks, mood boards, and scheme boards.
• Digital Editing & Drafting: Perform basic Photoshop adjustments and review floor plans/elevations to verify dimensions and specifications.